Man Saved in Myanmar’s Nay Pyi Taw After Being Trapped for 5 Days Post-Earthquake

Yangon, Apr 2 ,2025– A 26-year-old hotel employee was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed hotel building in Myanmar’s Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday, five days after a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the region.

According to the State Administration Council’s information team, the powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction, leaving multiple buildings severely damaged and trapping several individuals under debris.

Rescue operations, led by teams from Myanmar’s Fire Services Department with assistance from Turkish emergency responders, worked tirelessly to locate survivors in the wreckage of the collapsed hotel. The rescue mission to save the trapped worker began at approximately 3:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday. After hours of intense efforts, the man was successfully pulled out alive at around 00:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were initially trapped beneath the debris. While one survivor has been successfully rescued, efforts remain ongoing to locate and save the remaining trapped person.

Local officials and international rescue teams have been working around the clock to ensure that all those affected by the earthquake receive timely assistance. The Myanmar government has mobilized emergency response units, medical personnel, and relief teams to provide aid to victims.

The earthquake, which struck Myanmar on Friday, has caused significant structural damage across various cities, including Nay Pyi Taw. The impact was felt across neighboring regions, leading to panic among residents and prompting emergency evacuations in affected areas.

Survivors recount harrowing experiences of buildings shaking violently as the earthquake hit. Many residents and tourists sought refuge in open spaces to avoid collapsing structures. The rescue efforts have been further complicated by aftershocks, making search and recovery missions even more challenging.

Myanmar’s State Administration Council has urged residents in the affected regions to remain cautious as aftershocks continue to be reported. Authorities are working on assessing the full extent of the damage and providing necessary relief to those impacted.

International aid organizations have extended their support to Myanmar in the wake of the disaster. The United Nations and other humanitarian groups are coordinating relief efforts to assist those displaced by the quake. Food, medical supplies, and temporary shelters are being provided to those in need.

Experts warn that Myanmar, located in a seismically active region, remains vulnerable to future earthquakes. The latest disaster highlights the urgent need for improved infrastructure and emergency preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of such natural calamities.

As rescue operations continue, hopes remain high that more survivors will be found and brought to safety. The incident has once again underscored the bravery and dedication of rescue workers risking their lives to save others in disaster-stricken regions.